Complete the Installation

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."

NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

TOOLS NEEDED: %e" hex head socket wrench, 12 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/_e"open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IM PO RTANT:

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see "Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges."

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps."

Remove Doors and Hinges

5_6" Hex head hinge screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3.Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional)

IM PORTANT:

If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."

Depending on your model, the door handles may extend from the door or be cut into the door. The instructions for moving the handles when reversing the door swing do not apply to models that have handles cut into the doors.

Door Stop Screw

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Round-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Shoulder Handle Screw

Cabinet

1.Remove _e" hex head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.

Freezer Door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2.

2.Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown in Graphic 3.

3.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.

4.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 5.

5.Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown in Graphic 2.

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

7

Page 7
Image 7
Kenmore 103.311849, 106.602389, 70238900 manual Complete the Installation, Remove Doors and Hinges, IM Portant